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At Least 4 Dead in Protests in Western Iran, NGOs Say

Published January 4, 2026, 09:13
At Least 4 Dead in Protests in Western Iran, NGOs Say

At least four people have been killed in western Iran during protests over rising prices, according to two human rights organizations. Demonstrators clashed with security forces, with the Revolutionary Guards accused of opening fire. The protests, the largest since 2022-2023, have spread to at least thirty cities and have taken on a political dimension, starting with the cost of living and evolving into broader political demands. Hundreds of arrests have been reported.